Drag queens tell transgender stories to kids at Dundee library

ORGANISERS of an event in which two drag queens will talk to children about transgender issues have been accused of playing with youngsters’ minds. The free event will see the pair discuss various aspects of LGBTQ+ matters.

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One of the most disturbing things about the transgender agenda is the way that it tries to distort our perception of reality and deny something as fundamental as the distinction between male and female

Norman Wells

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Last night, the event was slammed by the Family Education Trust, a traditional values pressure group.

Spokesman Norman Wells said: “One of the most disturbing things about the transgender agenda is the way that it tries to distort our perception of reality and deny something as fundamental as the distinction between male and female.

“To try to blind children to one of the most basic facts of human existence can only be described as a form of child abuse. We are already seeing a substantial rise in the number of children who identify as transgender, largely due to the sympathetic and positive treatment of the issue on children’s TV.

“Such confusion is only likely to increase if we start playing with children’s minds in nurseries, schools and public libraries.

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“It is neither kind nor compassionate to people struggling with feelings at variance with their biological sex to place their subjective feelings above objective facts. A truly kind and compassionate approach involves honestly, gently and patiently seeking to help such people to recognise and accept who they are, and not pretend they are someone different.”

A spokesman for The Christian Institute said: “Children are being bombarded with the notion that they can change gender. This has nothing to do with helping parents or children and everything to do with using them as a propaganda tool to further the agenda of those who wish to do away with the precious distinctions between men and women.”

One of the drag queens taking part in the event will be Niko Cavanagh, who will be appearing in character as Kat A Clysmic.

He said: “The main reason I have wanted to start Drag Queen Story Time is because, to me, one of the most important things is to help people understand diversity. I know in Scotland we have a lot of rights legally but there is still a large number of hate crimes that take place.

“In my opinion I feel like if we allow children to witness diversity from a young age, be that with drag or just expressing yourself anyway you want, then they are more likely to accept these things later on in life. Plus it’s a whole load of fun.”

Dawn Irvine, a spokesman for Dundee Library said: “This is an opportunity for parents and carers to open up themes of acceptance and understanding if they so wish but also have fantastic fun with songs, games and storytelling to enjoy.”